Quality
Quality and Food Safety at Munkebo Seafood
We strive to deliver high-quality solutions and focus on the continuous improvement of our processes. Our team is dedicated to ensuring and meeting the requirements set by authorities, audit bodies, and customers. Quality assurance is a natural part of our work, which is why we do our best to deliver reliable results in food safety and quality. We have a set of policies and goals that we aim to comply with, and we are always open to feedback so that we can continuously develop.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
To ensure confidence for our customers, we work with recognized certifications that help guarantee high quality and responsibility in our production. Therefore, our commitment to quality assurance and sustainability is supported by the following certifications:
✔️ IFS (International Food Standard)
The certification is a GFSI-recognized standard and sets high requirements for food safety, product quality, food fraud, and traceability. Auditors visit unannounced annually to conduct a thorough review of everything from raw material control and hygiene to production conditions and employee handling of food. These inspections help ensure that consumers always receive products of the highest quality and that the company meets the requirements set by IFS.
✔️ The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA)
Through our collaboration with the Food Agency, we ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards for food safety. The Food Agency sets high requirements for product quality, traceability, and hygiene, which means we are constantly working on optimization and adherence to these standards.
✔️ MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)
MSC is an international certification that ensures fish comes from sustainable fisheries where fish stocks are managed responsibly. Fish with the MSC label come from certified fishermen, and all stages of the supply chain are certified to ensure traceability and prevent illegal fishing. This provides consumers with the assurance that the fish originates from environmentally friendly and responsible fishing practices.
✔️ ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)
ASC is a certification that ensures farmed fish come from sustainable and responsible aquaculture businesses. The ASC label guarantees that the fish are raised with a focus on protecting the aquatic environment, reducing the use of chemicals and antibiotics, and ensuring fair wages and decent working conditions. The certification provides consumers with peace of mind, as it ensures the fish is produced under ethical and environmentally friendly conditions.
✔️ FSC-certified Packaging
FSC-certified packaging guarantees that it comes from responsibly managed forests, with consideration for the environment and biodiversity. This ensures sustainability in our material choices and contributes to a more environmentally friendly future.
✔️ Organic Certification
We offer selected products with organic ingredients to meet the demand for environmentally friendly, natural, and sustainable raw materials.
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QUALITY CONTROL
We systematically work with quality control to ensure that all products meet the highest standards. This includes:
HACCP Principles – We work according to HACCP principles, which stand for “Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points.” We monitor our production to ensure high food safety. Through a critical evaluation of the system’s suitability, completeness, and effectiveness, we continuously assess where risks may arise and can identify the need for changes. This way, we ensure that our products meet the highest standards and remain safe for consumers.
Quality Manual – Our quality manual contains descriptions of the company’s quality management system, guidelines, procedures, and requirements that ensure compliance with legislation, food safety, and customer requirements. The quality manual ensures that employees have clear guidance on which controls need to be performed and how they should be carried out to maintain high food quality. Employees also have access to continuous training and updates on procedures, so they can continue to perform their tasks correctly. This helps ensure that employees have the necessary tools to carry out their work and provide customers with the best products that meet the expected standards, along with continuous improvement.
Compliance with Legislation – Food legislation changes from time to time. Therefore, the quality department continually reviews the processes and adjusts them according to the applicable food safety regulations. This annual verification not only leads to improvements in efficiency and resource needs but also a continuous revision of our policies and goals. This work ensures that we always follow the latest requirements and standards, giving consumers confidence that our products are safe and comply with all regulatory requirements.
Production Controls – We conduct thorough quality control of each production and take daily samples. Here, we perform sensory tests, where the products are evaluated based on taste, appearance, and texture. To ensure that unwanted microbial growth does not occur, we also test the products in heat cabinets. Additionally, we have our products analyzed at least once a year by an external laboratory, which tests both finished goods and raw materials for microbiology, nutritional content, and potential undesirable chemicals.
Supplier Control – We maintain ongoing dialogue with our suppliers and obtain relevant certifications and supplier declarations to ensure that all raw materials and ingredients we receive meet our high standards. To ensure this, we review our suppliers’ documentation annually, evaluate their presentations, and ensure they continue to meet our requirements and expectations.
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